Beech Island - 4308 - Civil Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • North Augusta, SC

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About The Position

Direct and supervise the planning, layout, material storage, maintenance, and inspections of concrete finishing for concrete structures in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of lead personnel and craft workers, motivating them to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently.

The foreman performs the principal duties of supervised craft workers and leads daily work planning, safety, quality, scheduling, material coordination, crew training, and performance reporting. The role requires a working knowledge of civil and concrete crafts, concrete structure erection, layout, formwork, reinforcing steel, and concrete placement, finishing, and sealing. The foreman sets standards for leadership, safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a journeyman and supervisor Carpenter, Cement Finisher, Reinforced Ironworker, or in a similar craft.
• Strong working knowledge of civil and concrete crafts and experience erecting all types of concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of auto-level and transit for accurate layout and verification of finished grades.
• Knowledge of fabrication and erection of forms, including steel-framed forms.
• Knowledge of rebar fabrication and placement, including proper tying techniques.
• Knowledge of placing, finishing, and sealing concrete.
• Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for crew members.
• Leadership abilities and organizational skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in confined, cluttered, or uneven areas, and climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Ability to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to set procedures, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions and tolerate extreme temperatures, inclement weather, varying lighting, distracting or uncomfortable noise, and work around hazardous equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a supervisor.
• One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Concrete Finishing, NCCER Carpenter, NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Scaffolding, NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, NCCER Project Supervision, or NCCER Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of the craft workers under supervision.
• Lead and support safety processes and programs, identify hazards, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
• Understand scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance reporting, and the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
• Create and execute a one-week schedule and establish crew goals based on project unit rates.
• Review crew timecards for accurate hours and phase coding.
• Report accidents and near misses, participate in investigations as needed, and review incidents and causes with employees.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; identify hazards and ensure crew members understand, participate in, and sign required planning tools at the start and end of shifts.
• Respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, and follow lockout/tagout procedures and site-specific training.
• Use effective verbal and written communication and perform basic arithmetic accurately.
• Listen to employee and supervisor feedback and concerns, evaluate them, and develop and implement appropriate action plans; consult with a supervisor and, when needed, HR.
• Provide on-the-job training and teach safety practices, policies, and procedures related to assigned tasks.
• Plan tasks to perform assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
• Understand the scope of work, relevant project plans, specifications, and schedule.
• Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to crews.
• Participate in daily or weekly quantity report collection as needed.
• Ensure employees produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Inspect subordinate work for compliance, ensure correct construction procedures, identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
• Observe installed equipment or systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustment, relocation, or replacement is needed.
• Examine field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance, which may vary by geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Possible eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed